TY  - JOUR
T1  - Risk Factors and Seroprevalence Against <I>Neospora caninum</I> in Dual-Purpose 
  and Beef Cattle in Colima, Mexico
AU - Arreola-Camberos, S. AU - Garcia-Marquez, L.J. AU - Macedo-Barragan, R. AU - Morales-Salinas, E. AU - Figueroa-Chavez, D. 
JO  - Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances
VL  - 11
IS  - 14
SP  - 2440
EP  - 2444
PY  - 2012
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1680-5593
DO  - javaa.2012.2440.2444
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=javaa.2012.2440.2444
KW  - Beef cattle
KW  -dual-purpose cattle
KW  -management and reproduction risk factors
KW  -Neospora caninum
KW  -seroprevalence
KW  -Mexico
AB  - A study was conducted with the aim of evaluate risk factors and seroprevalence against <I>Neosporum caninum</I> in beef and dairy cattle in Colima, Mexico. Serum samples from 920 heifers and cows were analyzed using ELISA test to detect <I>N. caninum</I> antobodies. A survey was carried out to identify potential risk factors related with the presence of the parasite. Association between seroprevalence and each risk factor was estimated based on the odd ratios using a binary logistic regression test. Antibody seroprevalence against <I>N. caninum</I> was 16.20% with values ranging from 32.50-6.50%. The following management and reproduction related risk factors were identified: commercial concentrate supplementation (OR: 1.38, 95% IC: 0.71-2.67) and metritis and placental retention history (OR: 2.08, 95% IC: 1.14-3.81 and OR: 1.01, 95% IC: 0.62-1.66, respectively). It is confirmed the presence of serum antibodies against <I>N. caninum</I> in the state of Colima, Mexico.
ER  -